Desert Eagle | DirectiveField-Tested$1.32Desert Eagle | Directive
Active Demand5,188 listings−9% vs avg
Float pricingFT$1.32
SkinsMonkey$1.91 — site trade price
CS.Money$1.16 — site trade price
TradeIt$2.26 — site trade price
PirateSwap$1.93 — site trade price
Skinflow$1.20 — withdraw ask
SkinSwap$2.17 — site trade price
cs.trade$1.86 — cash ask
DMarket$1.00 — exchange priceShow 4 more trading sitesShow fewer trading sites
Trend-1.5% over 30 daysTrend: -1.5% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Today at $1.08 — 0.9% above the month's floor.
The Gamma 2 Collection
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FN$90.18
CSFloat15% off. FN$90.37CS.Money15% off. FN$91.27Skinswap14% off. FN$91.92TradeIt14% off. 
WW$1.13DMarket11% off. WW$1.16cs.trade11% off. FN$94.67
Lisskins11% off. FN$94.67
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About the Desert Eagle | Directive
From the gameIt has been designed to help the future of law enforcement stop creeps. Your move...
The Desert Eagle | Directive is a Restricted-grade skin in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Directive finish on the Desert Eagle — see All Desert Eagle skins.
Origin
The Desert Eagle | Directive can be unboxed from the Gamma 2 Case. It belongs to The Gamma 2 Collection.
Rarity
The Desert Eagle | Directive is a Restricted-grade skin. In a case opening, an item of this grade comes out roughly ~15.98% of the time.
Float and wear
The float value of the Desert Eagle | Directive runs from 0.06 to 1.00. Not every wear exists for it, which is why some exteriors are scarcer and priced apart. Within a wear, a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually costs more. This page is the Field-Tested copy, 0.15–0.37 on that scale.
Price
The Desert Eagle | Directive (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $1.32. It has held steady over the last 7 and 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $1.22 (Battle-Scarred) to $106.82 (Factory New).
Availability
34 marketplaces are quoting the Desert Eagle | Directive right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.
Released
The Desert Eagle | Directive first entered the game on Aug 18, 2016, when the Gamma 2 Case was released.
Versions
A StatTrak™ version exists, with an on-weapon kill counter. StatTrak copies are about a tenth of case drops and trade at a premium over the standard skin.
Community rating
Readers rate the Desert Eagle | Directive 3.6 out of 5 from 331 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The Desert Eagle | Directive (Field-Tested) shows a Slightly bearish trend. -1.5% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the budget range.
Traded Range
Since January 2026 it has traded between $1.05 and $1.40. Today's price is 6% below that high.
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.
Timing Insight
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
Desert Eagle stats
| Hitbox | No armor | Armor |
|---|---|---|
| Head | 206 | 192 |
| Chest & arms | 53 | 49 |
| Stomach | 66 | 61 |
| Legs | 39 | 39 |
- Fire rate
- 267 RPM
- Price
- $700
- Magazine
- 7 / 21
- Move speed
- 230 u/s
Frequently Asked Questions
Factory New (FN) Desert Eagle | Directive skins have float values between 0.00-0.07, showing minimal to no visible wear. Minimal Wear (MW) floats range from 0.07-0.15, with slight scratches or fading. The price gap between FN and MW varies by finish — some designs like the Directive pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.
Yes, the Desert Eagle | Directive is an excellent budget-friendly choice. Priced affordably, it offers the Directive aesthetic without breaking the bank. Budget skins like this are ideal for players building their first inventory or those who prefer spending on multiple skins rather than one expensive item. The lower price point also means less financial risk if you decide to trade or sell later.
Field-Tested covers float values from 0.15 to 0.37 on the CS2 wear scale. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Field-Tested copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.
Right now the Field-Tested is quoted at about $1.32 and the Minimal Wear at about $6.77, so the Minimal Wear costs 413% more. How much of that gap is worth paying depends on the finish: wear shows first on edges and raised areas, so on some designs the cleaner wear is hard to tell apart in game. Switch wears above to compare the two side by side.
Prices for the Desert Eagle | Directive (Field-Tested) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. This skin can be obtained by opening the Gamma 2 Case or purchased directly from third-party marketplaces. The Steam Community Market charges 15% fees, while third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 offer lower prices with 2-10% fees. Compare real-time prices in the market comparison table above to find the best deal.
Yes, all weapon skins including the Desert Eagle | Directive are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.
The Desert Eagle | Directive (Field-Tested) has remained relatively stable in price recently, with less than 5% movement over the past 7 and 30 days. Stable pricing suggests balanced supply and demand. This can be a good sign for investors looking for low-volatility items, and for buyers it means you're unlikely to overpay. Check the price chart above for longer-term trends.
The Desert Eagle | Directive (Field-Tested) has averaged $1.72 over the past 60 days, against $1.89 over 90 days, $2.07 over 180 days and $1.84 over 360 days. It currently trades at $1.32, 28.3% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the Desert Eagle | Directive is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.
The Desert Eagle | Directive is part of The Gamma 2 Collection. It can be obtained by opening the Gamma 2 Case. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.
The in-game description reads: "It has been designed to help the future of law enforcement stop creeps. Your move..." The Directive finish on the Desert Eagle is a distinctive design that has made this skin a recognizable part of CS2's visual identity.
Yes, 1 professional CS2 player currently has the Desert Eagle | Directive in their inventory — molodoy. Pro player adoption is a strong indicator of a skin's prestige and desirability in the community, and can positively influence its market value.
Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, Skinport currently has the lowest price for the Desert Eagle | Directive (Field-Tested) at $1.20. However, prices change frequently as sellers list and buyers purchase. We recommend checking the marketplace comparison table above for the most current prices, and remember to factor in each marketplace's fees when comparing total costs.
The Desert Eagle deals 53 base damage per bullet. Per shot at point blank that is 206 to the head, 53 to the chest or arms, 66 to the stomach and 39 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.85 every 500 units.
Yes. The Desert Eagle kills with one headshot even through a helmet, out to about 51 m (2,000 units).
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